Act 1.1 Example

What is the primary focus of the discussion in the video?

• The tragedy of Macbeth

• The life of Shakespeare

• The history of Scotland

• The reign of Queen Elizabeth I

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why did Shakespeare write Macbeth as a tribute to James I?

• James I requested the play

• James I was a fan of witches

• James I was a direct descendant of Banquo

• James I was a famous playwright

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

What phrase do the witches use to describe their view of the world?

• Fair is foul and foul is fair

• Light is dark and dark is light

• Good is bad and bad is good

• Happy is sad and sad is happy

What does the term 'hurlyburly' refer to?

• A type of weather

• A commotion or tumult

• A battle strategy

• A type of food

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What are familiars in the context of witches?

• Ancient books

• Special spells

• Spirit helpers in animal form

• Magical potions

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4